Tinaksite and Alexandrite Physical Properties

Tinaksite

Alexandrite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.823.69-3.81

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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1.6 Cleavage

Perfect in one direction, indistinct in one direction

1,1 ; 3,2.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

68.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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BeAl ₂ O ₄

Tinaksite and Alexandrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tinaksite and Alexandrite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Tinaksite and Alexandrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Alexandrite- BeAl ₂ O ₄

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Tinaksite and Alexandrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tinaksite and Alexandrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tinaksite and Alexandrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tinaksite is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Alexandrite is 3.69-3.81.